Friday, February 16, 2018

Update 16th February

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES IN BOYLE

Boyle will host a session of guided discussion and reflection on family life in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in Dublin in August. The three Boyle sessions will be held in St. Joseph’s Recourse Centre, on Thursday, 22nd February and 1st March from 8 to 9.30pm. These sessions will be held in an informal and friendly atmosphere followed by a cup of tea/coffee. Everyone is invited to attend.

CASTLECOOTE HOUSE MYTHS & HISTORY

Castlecoote House is hosting a second series of Myth & History Series of talks. The next one will take place on Tuesday 22nd February this will be about The impact of the Hebrew language on Christianity by Kathy Nichols. Lectures begin at 10.45am for further information email info@castlecootehouse.com

BALLINTOGHER COMMUNITY CENTRE

Three act comedy “Cupid wore skirts” by Cloonacool Dramatic group is on this Friday 23rd February at 8pm, this will be a night of laughter and enjoyment. Ceili Friday will take place on Friday 9th March at 9.30pm, music by Duntally Ceili Band, refreshments will be served.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

Fixtures have been released for 2018, upcoming highlights include the Spring League taking place over 3 weekends in February and the Captains Drive in on the 25th of February. Captains Terry Canning and Marie Hanmore-Cawley will get the 2018 golfing season off to its official start that day and welcome all members to join them.

DAS ACADEMY- KOOL KIDS CLASSES

The Dance, Act, Sing Academy Classes take place on Tuesday’s in St Joseph’s Boys National School, suitable for 3years up to 17years classes begin at 3.30pm and run until 7.30pm . For further information contact: 086 326 6146 or email dasacademy@eircom.net.

CURLEW WALKERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers will be taking place on Sunday 4th March, meeting on the Crescent at 10am. Your leader for the day on the day will be Frances McDonagh

087 6787257. This will be a Climb Grade B, Glenade to Cloontypruglish. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Roscommon women’s network invites you to “RWN Chat Show “Chat show host is Christina McHugh, Editor of the Roscommon Herald. The day will include a panel discussion, fun, music and song and light lunch, special guest Sharon Mannion best known for playing “Concepta” in RTE 2’s hit Comedy “ Bridget & Eamon”. Taking place in Gleeson Townhouse & Restaurant The Square Roscommon, 11am to 1pm free admission on Thursday 8th March. For further information or to RSVP please ring 0949621690 or email info@rwn.ie

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Following a well-attended and very successful meeting a committee was formed to organise this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. The good attendance was a reflection on the importance of the Parade to the town. With the energy and enthusiasm of the newly elected Committee, the future of the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Boyle is no longer in doubt. Boyle Chamber of Commerce and Boyle Town Team would like to wish every success to the new committee and look forward to a great day in Boyle. The parade will take place on St Patrick’s Day at 3.30 p.m. The newly elected committee are as follows: Joe Ryan (Chairperson), Maura Clarke, Eddie Creighton, Derek Dooley, Martin Downes, Lorcan Egan, Maire Egan Paul, Aileen Madden, Enda Madden, Dorothy Shannon and Keith Suffin.

DATE FOR YOUR ANGLING DIARY

Boyle & District Angling Club. Easter Pike Angling Festival will take place on Saturday 31st March, and Sunday 1st April 2018.

NEW FRC BROCHURE

The Spring/Summer brochure for Boyle Family Resource Centre is now available. The brochure details the many courses, programmes, groups and services available at the Centre to meet the needs of the community. Please contact the Centre on 071 966 3000 for further information, bookings or any queries. Separately, the Centre is currently recruiting volunteers for their Rainbows Programme. Rainbows is a support programme for children with bereavement and parental separation. Dates: April 14th, 21st, 22nd and 28th from 10am-4pm. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator, please contact us on 071 966 3000.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Darkness into Light is an Annual 5k Walk/Run in aid of Pieta House. On Saturday the 12th of May a community will come together at St Joseph’s Hall and walk in support of positive mental health. This is a truly unique experience made by YOU. Family, friends and friends you haven't met yet gathering in support of those who may be struggling or those we have lost. Together we stand together as a community and shine a beacon of light and hope. This will be Boyle's second year to host the world wide event.

COURTYARD MARKET

The Market takes place every Saturday in the Grounds of King House, Boyle from 10am until 2pm... If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market should be on your agenda. There is a wide range of seasonal produce, Vegetarian hot meals to eat here or take home as well as organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free-range eggs, sour dough/ spelt bread and all kinds of delicious home bakes are available every week. Alongside the food stalls are a number of crafters selling their handmade wares. So why not come along and have a chat with the stall holders and avail of their ideas. For further information, please call Una Bhan on 071 9663 033

CV & OFFICE SERVICES

Are you looking for a new job? Are you having difficulty putting together your CV? Would you like some help? Then why not call into the Úna Bhán office in the grounds of King House, Boyle, where we will be delighted to give you any help, advice or information we can. A good CV could make all the difference in getting your job application through to the interview stage. We have a template and sheet of helpful tips to guide you through the process. We will also type your CV if you cannot do this yourself. Or you may just want to call in for a chat about your CV. All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. For more details, contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 9663033. We also offer office services such as Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.